The Road to the Other Side

The Downside of my career journey...

My job search has nothing promising yet. I did not get that other job after rejecting the jewellery event company's offer. It sucks to be rejected but oh well, that wasn't the first time.

Last week, I went for an interview and was required to make a presentation on a project that I have covered on. Overall, I thought my presentation went well. Even the interviewees said so, commenting that my presentation could make me stand out among other candidates. But... 1 week has since passed and yet I receive no call from them. Well, I guess I did fail to answer some of their interview questions and probably, did not do that well in the surprised written test at the end of the interview. It was all hell break loose! The written test is tough considering that it's a "surprise" and me, having poor writing skills and a brain size of a pea :(

Again, rejected. Urgh.

And, my current company keeps abusing me, sharing me with their new joint venture company! So basically, I am doing the Marcom role for both companies, including designing their new company logo and all the marketing collaterals.

So smart huh, avoiding engaging profession creative agency to do the work that may cost them a bomb...


Well, the Upside is... this leads to a freelance designing opportunity!!

I have a new business idea! I love it when these ideas seems to pop up out of nowhere. In fact, it was something that I had thought about but was not confident in doing so. But now, with a potential client enquiring, it gives me a kick start that things may work out after all! I'm so excited! Using all my skills that I acquired in designing artwork for my current company, I am trying out as a Freelance Designer, designing artwork for outside companies at an affordable rate. If I manage to clinch this project and do it well, subsequently, there will be more projects given to me.

I have even thought of a name for my business;

LEAH Creative Work.

Depends on how it goes, I will decide if a professional profile and website to showcase my work is required...

So with my current job, it gives me more time to try out this new business. I would probably put off my job search until end of this year and see how it goes.

I have found the ROAD TO THE OTHER SIDE :)

Pleasant Saturday...

Last weekend was pretty awesome. Instead of the pre-planned activities that I lined up previously, I had a date with my gf. It has been a long time since we met and catching up is definitely a must!

Many changes have since taken place. The only thing that left me baffled is the differences she had with her bf. Since it's a private life, I shall respect her privacy and will not reveal it here. Oh but come on Dude! Like seriously? 10 years?

From a dinner date (which she left me to be the only one eating just because she had late lunch), to movie (we watched THE CALL. A thriller not to be missed though I hate the ending!) and finally, to recover our feet (all the madness walking from Orchard Road) at the 24hour cafe, Mr Bean, we coincidentally bump into my ex-boss cum ex-client, who is working there! What a small world huh! How I envy his retirement plans, living by the day with no stress and simply work for the sake of helping out a friend.

It was a pleasant evening and Happy Tuesday to ya'all!

Update: I was offered the job from the company during the interview last week but I had declined it. And the company that I wished will call me, I had my 2nd round interview with them today :)
Hopefully, I get shortlisted for the job!!

Leah A A

Jut Blogging

I'm certainly feeling the Holiday mood this May. While here I am waiting anxiously for 30th May to come, my dear fiancé is now at Vietnam, having his own trio fun with his peeps :) He will probably enjoy it much since it's the first time he goes on a trip with just his friends.

I AM JEALOUS.

LOL. not really. In fact, I am happy for him. Come back safely my dear, I am missing you.

Thinking of all the possible activities to do over the weekend makes me excited. Not that I have a date with my friend (well, my dear friend Amanda can't make it), but it has been quite a while since I go out alone. This may sound like a boring deal for some; catching a movie, going to the library, chilling at Starbucks, cardio workout. Sounds great to me at least. Of course SLEEP is still the ideal choice but I shall reserve that for Sunday :p

In a while, I will be attending a 2nd round of interview. Nothing that I am particular interested of and I am still in check why did I even bother to apply for half day leave. It's a small company that specialize in tailoring private events for jewellery collectors. Sounds high end but doesn't seem to impress me. Or rather, I just don't fit into that kind of cosy affair.

While I pray hard for the other company to call me....

Leah A A

Simplicity of Life

What is your definition of being successful?

Rewarding career...?
Plentiful of cash...?
Luxury living...?

While I was concentrating hard on earning that extra bucks and living standard, he said, "my success is where I can have a well-balance lifestyle, full of happiness, just between me and you."

THAT IS SO SWEET. and it's not for the sake of "words of wisdom". he really meant it.

In fact, he had me pondered over it and come to a consensus. Life is full of expectations; if you could eliminate them, only then can you appreciate the simplicity of life.

Awesome. Since my life is mostly full of "downs" in the roller coaster ride, I'm really thankful that I have chosen a life partner that guides me in life. While it takes a shorter time for some to reach their goals in life, I can now accept the fact that it may take longer for me to reach mine.

Que sera sera

Leah AA

Insyaallah, insyaallah...

writing these in Malay...

"Mudah mudahan Tuhan akan murahkan lah rezeki hamba mu ini. Insyallah insyaallah..."

Off to another issue, there seems to be a chaos going on abt this particular skincare I'm using. Quite skeptical now and luckily, I have stopped using it for some time now as my skin has totally turn too white. LOL. Just curious and waiting for updates from HSA.

Hmmmmm.....

Leah AA

Honeymoon Oh Honeymoon!

It's early Monday and 2.5 hours have passed since 9am.

And yet, I have not done any single work since arriving to the office! LOL. The excitement of honeymoon planning since yesterday continues till today, with the convenient of fast-speed internet in the office makes it even more efficient!

We have thought of several places but nothing has been firmed yet. I can imagine myself basking in the sun, sand and sea, with intermittent travelling to the city for leisure and shopping, admiring the bustling city while sipping on the hot chocolate.... (dreamy dreamy)...

And when the night comes to life, the romance sparks in with candlelit dinner, cruising down the streets of the busy nightlife and so on....

And at the very last minute last night, I have discovered a perfect place for this! The beach, the extravagant lifestyle, the shopping, the dining, and the culture makes a perfect package for honeymooner or so I thought <grins>.

A step away to complete our budget checklist and decide if it is indeed within our means...

Leah AA

Mid-Life Crisis on its Toll

LOL. Exactly what I am feeling right now. I call it a mid-life crisis.

Job, job, job. I envy those (of course aside to those patriotic business owners) loves their job and look forward to going to work every single day. It's not that I hate mine. I love it. Wait... in fact, I have a hate-love relationship with my job. It's not as glamourous as those Marketing Professionals handling Heneiken advertisement nor those, in Samsung or Apple, but it is interesting to a certain extent with all the jets and aircraft that I can chance upon which are not part of an average person daily lifestyle. However, the job scope is just not satisfying my career craves, not really in monetary terms but more of the skill set that I wish to acquire. Sitting on the chair and waiting for heads-up is not exactly what I am looking for, and I can rant on and on about it...

Too many people want to live victorious lives, but they don’t want to put up with the battles. - Peter Ng, motivational trainer.

Yes, yes yes. Ok. Motivational quote indeed but some do not just have the opportunity. After job-hunting for several months, went for countless interview, and sent ridiculously amount of resumes, I can conclude that the job market is not lucrative right now. The wise man says, be fortunate that you are employed compared to those who aren't. But on the other hand, you must compare yourself with someone better off than worst off in order to be a better person right?

Nevertheless, at least with all the interview and job offers, I understand my market value out there. Hopefully, I will be able to get out of this mid-life crisis soon.

Ranting while at work. LOL.

Leah AA